Framing is a powerful tool in communications: It can help people grasp complex ideas, but it can also distort or mislead. A recent sociological study suggests that framing social issues as “civil rights” can sometimes have surprising and even negative consequences.
Framing social issues as ‘civil rights’ can sometimes backfire
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